Stephen Warnock joins Bolton on loan from Aston Villa

Bolton have completed the signing of Aston Villa left-back Stephen Warnock on a three-month loan deal.

Warnock, 30, is yet to make a first-team appearance at Villa Park since Paul Lambert's arrival as manager in the close season.

Wanderers boss Owen Coyle initially tried to bring in the former Liverpool and Blackburn defender before the summer transfer window closed and is pleased to have got his man as the Trotters look to boost a slow start to the npower Championship season that has seen them take seven points from six matches.